The Netflix matchup between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has redefined what a modern boxing event can be, fusing old-school boxing prestige with digital-age…
Global fintech Xero releases VAT tools for SA SMMEs
Leading accounting SaaS company Xero has announced the release of new VAT eFiling tools as part of Xero’s existing suite of cloud offerings, making…
SA home services portal Kandua closes ‘significant’ funding round
Joburg-based home services marketplace Kandua announced the close of a “significant” pre-series A funding round in a statement today. The round was led by…
KamPay is the token aiming to solve Africa’s trade issues [Q&A]
In an interview with CNBC Africa, Kamari CEO Chris Cleverly succinctly described how blockchain could be the solution to Africa’s current trade issues. “Blockchain’s…
BlueAvo – disrupting recruitment in SA’s media industry
SA-based creatives’ recruitment offering BlueAvo was officially launched in March 2021 to help talented African creatives connect with prospective employers. Co-founder Indira Tsengiwe described…
Critical skills visas open mental and physical borders [Opinion]
Many years before Ventureburn, I worked for an e-learning startup. I started as a writer with a background in education and by the time…
SA CX platform inQuba first to launch integrated Whatsapp chat
Leading SA customer experience (CX) company inQuba announced the launch of a fully integrated Whatsapp chat feature on their platform – the first of…
GreenHouse Lab announces first Africa-focused fintech accelerator
Nigeria-based GreenHouse Lab (GHL) announced the opening of applications on 12 July 2021 for its first Africa-focused fintech accelerator. Applications close on 18 July….
Meet the women behind SA legaltech life.file
Unlike many peppy startup stories, Cape Town-based life.file’s beginning was marked by pain. One of the co-founders experienced a personal loss and the accompanying…
Automotive startup Nubee expands with new offerings
When we covered Nubee last year, it was launched as Africa’s first ‘‘’Uber’ for driving lessons”. Jason Bruce-Brand founded the startup with fellow Stellenbosch University…
Petrol fintech Energy Swipe aims to keep SA driving
Energy Swipe is a Durban-based fintech startup, founded by entrepreneurs Vukile Mchunu (CEO) and Malusi Mkhungo (CTO). The startup plans to promote financial inclusion by…
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